To build a 16 MLD water treatment plant to replace the aging water treatment works, which is undersized for the increased demand.
Top Challenges
Rapid economic growth
Kasane experienced rapid economic growth resulting in a higher demand for potable water supply.
The result
Water is withdrawn from the Chobe River by submersible pumps installed on a pontoon designed by WEC Water.
Surface water is treated to meet BOS 32:2015 drinking water standards through pre-oxidation with chlorine dioxide, coagulation/flocculation, lamella sedimentation, rapid gravity sand and granular activated carbon filtration and disinfection with chlorine dioxide
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The recent economic growth of Kasane, particularly in the tourism sector and associated businesses, has spurred the Botswana Government to upgrade its municipal services in the area. This upgrade aims to accommodate not only the influx of tourists and tourism facilities, but also the resultant increase in the number of associated businesses and workers that are flocking to the area.
Ruan Kellerman, Senior Project Manager at WEC Water
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How WEC Added Value
Pontoon for River Abstraction
WEC Water has designed and built a pontoon for direct abstraction from the river.
Upgrade of Municipal Infrastructure
The new treatment plant supplies potable water to 90 000 people in the region.